The Squier Vintage Modified Jazz Bass takes its cues from iconic instruments of the past and adds a few updated features that will appeal to the demands today’s bassists. This bass retains all the vintage aesthetics and vibe of the original 1962 design, right down to the offset-waist body and tortoise shell colored pickguard. The Vintage Modified Jazz Bass is equipped with the familiar slim tapered maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The fingerboard features medium-jumbo frets on a modern 9.5" radius to maximize comfort and playability.